Thus begins my series on the practice of realtime - bringing the verbatim record into the forefront of the discussion.
This topic, I believe, is the one that can distinguish us from other modalities of taking the record and the verbatim notes of a meeting.
We are a technology-driven profession and it behooves us to stay as current with technology as we can. You may not be ready to jump in the deep end right now, but even starting to learn about the topic in general and maybe wading into the waters will help you as we move forward.
We live in an instant-gratification society and to be able to provide that instant gratification is a skill set that not everyone has achieved (yet). But by chasing that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you not only make yourself more efficient and more marketable, you might actually make yourself more money as well.
As we embark upon this journey, please understand I'm not trying to undermine anyone or denigrate where you are on your journey; instead, my aim is to gently suggest that we can all "up our game" a level or two to ensure that the profession maintains its stature as the gold standard for moving the spoken word to written form - whether on a screen or on a page.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! And another Monday. I'm still dragging with the time change so I'm starting later in the day than normal. But I'm excited to start a new week with so many projects, a trip to convention, some consulting gigs, some volunteering. I think that's what I love so much about what we do, y'all. Every day, every week, every month can be an adventure! Ain't it grand? (Now I just need to find time for a nap)
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You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
Happy New Year! I'm excited about what this year will bring. My word of the year is "manifest" (as the verb) and I'm going to start this year by sharing our profession with people who may have never even thought about what it is we do. Perhaps will inspire someone to share this career path with a friend, family member, colleague who is looking for a new direction, something that is a trade, something that will bring a sense of accomplishment.
I'm ready to move down this path. Are you?! Let's all make 2026 amazing!
It's that time of year: time to clear off the desk, file all the documents, and take stock of how you did. It's also the time to set some benchmarks for next year.
Merry Christmas to all.
